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MAY 2010 | VOLUME 13 | NUMBER 5 55
Solar cell device physics
Stephen Fonash
Elsevier • 2010 • 381 ppISBN: 978-0-12-374774-7£72.99 / �85.95 / $120
Dr. Stephen Fonash’s definitive text points
the way toward greater efficiency and
cheaper production by adding coverage of
cutting-edge topics in plasmonics, multi-
exiton generation processes, nanostructures
and nanomaterials such as quantum dots.
Cold atoms in optical lattices
Dieter Jaksch and Stephen A. Clark
Springer • 2010 • 300 ppISBN: 978-90-481-8688-4£99.95 / �114.00 / $155.00
This book will describe recent theoretical
advances of cold atom physics in optical
lattices, concentrating on strongly correlated
systems and possible applications in quantum
information processing. Furthermore, the
latest experiments aiming towards realizing
these theoretical ideas will be discussed.
Structure and functional properties of colloidal systems
Roque Hidalgo-Alvarez (editor)RSC Press • 2009 • 518 ppISBN: 978-1-4200-8446-7£121.00 / �140.00 / $186.50
This book clearly presents the connections
between structure and functional aspects in
colloid and interface science. It explores the
physical fundamentals of colloid science, new
developments of synthesis and conditioning,
and many possible applications.
Analytical modelling of fuel cells
Andrei Kulikovsky
Elsevier • 2010 • 324 ppISBN: 978-0-444-53560-3£98.00 / �115.00 / $151.00
This relatively new discipline aims to
understand the basic transport and
kinetic phenomena in a real cell and stack
environment, paving the way for improved
design and performance. The author brings
his unique approach to the analytical
modeling of fuel cells to this essential
reference for energy technologists.
Nanotechnology and the Environment
The rapid evolution of nanoscience and nanotechnology
during the past two decades has demonstrated
that nanotechnology holds the keys to many of the
technological advancements of the 21st century in
different sectors (pharmaceutical, electronic, energy,
textile, coatings and paintings) which relies, at least in part,
on having novel materials with unique properties derived
from their small size. For energy sector,
i.e., nanomaterials technology intervenes
at a number of stages of the energy
flow that starts from the primary energy
sources and finishes at the end user. There
are just a few examples that prove that
the limitation in non-renewable energy
sources (oil, gas, coal and nuclear) can be
solved by technological developments
aimed at increasing efficiency and
reducing emissions of renewable energy
sources. These solutions in both energy
and other sectors in general, require
overcoming a number of technology
limitations, for which nanotechnology
brings a unique opportunity.
Nanotechnology is a field of applied
science concerned with the study and control of
materials and phenomena at length scales between
1 nm to 100 nm. Consequently, nanomaterials
have unique properties arising from their nanoscale
dimensions but the effect of using these new materials
on the health and environmental is still unknown.
Governmental agencies and research organizations are
continuously working on the development of analyses
and methods to evaluate the risks of manufacturing
and using nanomaterials for both health and the
general environment. Research into potential risks is
beginning to produce results but we are still far from
an understanding of the environmental implications of
the nanomaterials.
Nanotechnology and the Environment, intends to
present a comprehensive overview of the up-to-
date progress with regard to different aspects of
nanomaterials research and development that are
closely related to their manufacture, properties,
storage, transport, usage and release to the
environment, identifying the critical areas undergoing
further research. The goal of this book is to analyze the
impact of each aspect of nanomaterials on the human
body and the environment discussing tools to evaluate
the balance between potential risks and rewards.
This book does not cover in detail all the specific
implications from nanomaterials to biological and
environmental systems, but it is an excellent starting
point for the future development of
this field. In a broader sense, it collects
the effect on the environment for six
engineered nanomaterials: titanium
dioxide, silver, zero-valent iron, carbon
black, carbon nanotubes and fullerenes.
Written in a clear and lively language,
it comprises over 300 pages and is
divided into 11 chapters. The opening
chapter introduces the reader to the
scope of the book. Kathleen Sellers
summarizes in this chapter the current
state of the nanotechnology and society
highlighting the need of a serious
analysis of potential risks and benefits
of nanomaterials use by the point of view of both the
scientists and also the society. The following chapters deal
with the properties, uses and manufacturing as well as
transport and fate of nanomaterials. Chapter four to nine
provide information on possible risks to human health
and environment and the development of regulations to
manage those risks. The paradox of using nanomaterials to
remediate environmental pollution is discussed on chapter
ten. The book finishes with a chapter on the frameworks
for evaluating the balance between risk and reward of
nanomaterials. It provides the right balance between
scientific rigor and simplicity and general interests for a
broad audience highlighting the key role of science and
technology on solving global problems, and the social
responsibility that we all share. Consequently, it is an
excellent reference guide.
This book intends to present a comprehensive overview of recent progress with regard to different aspects of nanomaterials research and development that are closely related to their manufacture process, through to their release to the environment, identifying the critical areas undergoing further research.Elena Serrano | [email protected]
Kathleen Sellers, et al.
Nanotechnology and the Environment
CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group • 2008 • 296pp
ISBN: 978-1-4200-6019-5
£66.99
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